Researchers from Webroot have warned of a huge surge in Netflix phishing scams, with attempts increasing by a whopping 646 per cent over lockdown. Kelvin Murray, senior threat researcher at Webroot, said: “Phishing tactics evolve and shift with the news agenda. “The fact that the streaming service has grown in popularity over the same lockdown time frame is not a coincidence.” Worryingly, the researchers found that hackers aren’t just targeting Netflix users, but also YouTube users, Twitch users and those who watch HBO. It comes in a range of forms, including fake links, fake emails, and fake warnings of account deactivation. How to spot a phishing scam According to Action Fraud, phishing scams often display some of the following characteristics: - The sender’s email address doesn’t tally with the trusted organisation’s website address.

Source: Standard Digital August 11, 2020 13:41 UTC